Carrier

Carrier

1. A product added to a dyebath to promote the dyeing of hydrophobic manufactured fibres and characterised by affinity for, and ability to swell, the fiber. 2. A moving holder for a package of yarn used on a braiding machine. 3. A term sometimes used to describe the tube or bobbin on which yarn is wound.

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Industry/Domain: Textiles
Category: Manufactured fibers
Company: Celanese
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